Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Chicago (West Loop)

Do you enjoy working with a collaborative team in pursuit of a shared mission Want to make a positive impact in your community Join the Blue Bird Day team!

Candidates should be eager to join a multi-disciplinary team of providers collaborating to provide an individualized treatment approach that recognizes each childs individual needs and personality.

We are looking for full time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team.

Our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants Day to Day :

Maintain a caseload of individual therapy sessions small group sessions and daily case management tasks.

Complete daily treatment notes daily data input and analysis evaluations plan of care documents and other documentation as needed within required time frame.

Participate in on-going collaboration with the clients team and family including weekly emails phone calls and in person discussions.

Establish and maintain relationships with clients and families by providing parent education home programs and parent support as needed.

Our Certified Occupational Therapists Assistants Focus on the Following Interventions :

Sensory Integration and Sensory Motor Development

DIR / Floortime Intervention

Sensory Feeding Therapy

Play-based Intervention

Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)

Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)

Family and Team Collaboration and Education

Our C omprehensive B enefits

Competitive salary

Set schedule 8am-4 : 30pm Monday-Friday

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) allowances

Dedicated break week schedules with time off incentives

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401k with substantial company match

$25000 Life Insurance policy

On-site staff parking

Continuing education reimbursement and professional development days

Please visit our careers website : Requirements

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus

Who We Are

Blue Bird Day is a n intensive therapy program for children with autism ADHD and other developmental disorders . Our therapies are offered in a preschool -like setting but instead of teachers our classes are run by therapists . Our collaborative team provides occupational physical speech developmental ABA and other therapies to help our clients reach their unique goals. We have locations in Chicagos West Loop and Northcenter neighborhoods and in Wheaton and were growing! Our West Loop location is unique because it has a onsite parking two blocks from the blue line and a block away from Skinner West Park!

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The Blue Bird Day team is comprised of compassionate individuals who have a passion to see our client s succeed. W e value our employees provide outstanding benefits and work to foster a supportive and inclusive environment so our staff can focus on doing what they love helping our kiddos!

Our supportive collaborative culture

In-depth onboarding to set you up for success

I ndividualized mentorship focused on your unique goals

Department and all staff meetings

B irthday and A nniversary celebrations

Fundraising initiatives

Holiday celebrations

And MORE!

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 30